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Blooming Thursday: Vibrant Purples, Passionate Reds, No Rain

The good news: I took these photos without getting drenched in the rain. The bad news: I took these photos without getting…drenched in the rain. I had such high hopes. To quote our local morning paper: “‘Rainfall Amounts Minimal’: Anticipated storm turns into sprinkle. Sigh.

The paper went on to say, “Broader downpour expected over next few days,” so I’m thinking I should go wash my car after I hang a silk blouse outdoors on the branch of a tree.

Meanwhile, three cheers for drip irrigation!

Here’s what’s blooming this Thursday:

The fairy garden is back outside, resting on the forged iron bench. I wove several fir branches along the back, and in a matter of minutes had a lovely spray of greens. Those little cyclamen prefer the cool air, so all is well.

Guess what? The pansies and bulbs remain firmly planted. I mulched the pots with rough gravel to deter the squirrels. Weeks in, it’s still working. They haven’t unearthed a thing.

Lavender still blooms, grazing the edges of the front deck

This cyclamen came back from last year, joined by two others under the Magnolia tree. The fuchsia centers just send me.
Coral Bells make my heart sing.

Alys- I was hoping it would rain a lot and then stop in time for the Los gatos parade on Saturday (it takes place rain or shine) since Blythe is marching in it with color guard. Your garden looks so beautiful as always- the pansies remind me of my Mom-she always loved them!

I was thinking of you earlier tonight when I watched the Ellen I had recorded when I went out to have lunch with Adele. Ellen was saying hello to some girls on the street. They were taking pictures at her Star on the sidewalk and it was raining. I see by your replies it has started to rain for you now…yahoo. Everything looks so pretty in your garden. The pansy’s are my favourite. Unfortunately, there’s nothing blooming in Edmonton today…can you say ‘deep freeze’ LOL. It’s like a sunny oasis here at Gardening Nirvana, thanks Alys.

Awww. Thanks for saying so. Yes, we finally got rain. It should continue throughout the weekend. I had fun raking and sweeping in the cool misty weather. I’m a nut, I know, but I love being outdoors in that weather.

HA, I can see you out there. I love that you see joy in all things and people the way you do. So go right ahead Alys, be nutty….it’s adorable. Plus, they make the cutest rubber boots now. I saw a pair recently that looked just like girly cowboy boots, Yee-haw bring on the rain

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I'm passionate about gardening, organizing, blogging and cats. I live in Silicon Valley, California with my husband of 22 years and two almost-grown sons. Our feline family varies. The current count is three.